Scott Snyder’s AMERICAN VAMPIRE Returns ... With a Twist

By George Marston, Newsarama Contributor April 15, 2016 11:32am ET

American Vampire Anthology #2

Credit: Vertigo

American Vampire Anthology #2

Credit: Vertigo

Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque's American Vampire is returnign with a new anthology issue at DC's Vertigo, according to Nerdist. American Vampire Anthology #2 will reportedly feature stories that span history and the globe, exploring settings from pre-revolutionary Russia, the American Dust Bowl, and more.

Along with Snyder and Albuquerque, writers Kieron Gillen, Steve Orlando, Margeurite Bennett, Joelle Jones, Elliott Kalan, Clay McLeod Chapman will contribute stories to American Vampire Anthology #2. They'll be joined by artists Artyom Trakhanov, Stephanie Hans, and more, though the specific artist/writer pairings were not revealed. More creators are expected to be announced.

American Vampire Anthology #2 is scheduled for release July 27.

Here is the advance solicitation:

American Vampire Anthology #2
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
This special features nine amazing stories set in the world of AMERICAN VAMPIRE, with lost tales, new characters and old favorites. Series creators Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque will be joined by other amazing creators such as Kieron Gillen (The Wicked and Divine), Steve Orlando (MIDNIGHTER), Marguerite Bennett (DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS), Elliot Kalan (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), Clay McLeod Chapman (Storage Space), and many more!
On sale JULY 27 • 80 pg, FC, $7.99 US • MATURE READERS